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    MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

    Jun 16, 2022 5 minutes

    KEY SPECS

    MAKER: Umarex, Germany (www.umarex.com)

    UK DISTRIBUTOR: John Rothery Wholesale (www.bisley-uk.com)

    MODEL: Ruger Targis Hunter

    PRICE: £274.95

    TYPE: Break-barrel gas-ram

    CALIBRE: .177

    OVERALL LENGTH: 1130mm

    LENGTH OF PULL: 360mm

    BARREL LENGTH: 400mm

    WEIGHT: 3.4kg (without scope)

    TRIGGER: Two-stage

    POWER: 11.1ft-lb

    When it comes to affordable starter combos, airgun shooters have never had it so good – we really are spoilt for choice. The Ruger Targis Hunter from Umarex is a great example of the sort of airgun setup you can pick up for sensible money. It certainly is the complete package, and apart from a full-power gas-ram airgun, you also get a zoom scope, two-piece mounts and a basic sling. Distributed in the UK by John Rothery Wholesale, it has a recommended retail price of just

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